Case Study: DTE Energy achieves major safety improvements with Davey Utility Services

DTE Energy boosts safety scores 46% with Davey

DTE Energy, a diversified energy business, sought to enhance its safety standards as part of its goal to become the best-operated energy company in North America. The company contacted vendor Davey, specifically Davey Utility Services, to help develop a comprehensive safety plan.

The solution implemented by Davey included adding safety coaches for mentorship, conducting quality circles, increasing communication for union relations, and performing live field demonstrations. Davey also helped upgrade equipment to modernize the fleet. The results were significant, with employee survey scores showing dramatic improvements: a 46% higher rating for safety manager availability, a 39% increase in management's communication on safety, a 34% rise in lockout/tagout procedure awareness, and a 32% improvement in scheduled inspection ratings. Additionally, the equipment upgrades reduced the average fleet age by 1.5 years in just eight months.

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